Preview — An Ice Princess Heart
by Alivia Anders

An Ice Princess Heart

When a string of men vanish without a trace along the coast of France, Lilix Morgan seeks to uncover the source of the mysterious deaths. Aided by four other immortal Originals, they comb the coast, only to find out the horrible dark truth; one of them is the culprit.

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Favorite Line “A True was one who completed you, one who made you stronger both inside and out."

“This is someone enacting revenge, or a killer with an intense hatred for men. And it’s using dark magic to do it.”

“You and the others will never know what true love is, I swear on it.”

What a great little start to a very interesting series! Someone is ripping souls from humans. Lilix must find out who it is. Her and her sisters were made by the creator. Just by those couple sentences how could not wanFavorite Line “A True was one who completed you, one who made you stronger both inside and out."

“This is someone enacting revenge, or a killer with an intense hatred for men. And it’s using dark magic to do it.”

“You and the others will never know what true love is, I swear on it.”

What a great little start to a very interesting series! Someone is ripping souls from humans. Lilix must find out who it is. Her and her sisters were made by the creator. Just by those couple sentences how could not want to read more! The sister all have something special about them. They all are waiting for there True, the sing to the creator, and Lilix will find who is killing humans!Such a great start! I can't wait to see more of this new world! :)

I received an ARC copy of this book to give an honest review that I will post to Amazon as well as Goodreads. Then I will have listed on my blog.

Lilix, Pris, Katie, Rea and Arabella are five sisters created by The Composer and they have special powers. They have lived for many years and only one had found her True Love and that was Arabella, but she also did the unthinkable and cause the biggest mistake possible. She never forgave her sister Lilix for what hAn Ice Princess Heart A Shard of Ice

I received an ARC copy of this book to give an honest review that I will post to Amazon as well as Goodreads. Then I will have listed on my blog.

Lilix, Pris, Katie, Rea and Arabella are five sisters created by The Composer and they have special powers. They have lived for many years and only one had found her True Love and that was Arabella, but she also did the unthinkable and cause the biggest mistake possible. She never forgave her sister Lilix for what had to be done either. “The Composer has made it clear that each one of them was a match, a second half of soul, waiting to be found when the time was right” The Composer has this law so that no one dies for no reason at all. They live among mortals but they are not mortals. Pris happen to find her True his name is Jerret and everything to her. She is very shy when he is around and her other sisters find it really funny how she acts. While at the market one time Lilix happen to see Jerret stand by the water fountain and she tells Pris. Who into freaks out and say that she doesn’t want to see him but he still comes over to talk to her. When she finally talks to him he still looks as good as he did the first time she seen him. Lilix keeps having visions and dreams about a massive amount of death but she is not sure who is causing the deaths. One night while she was sleeping The Composer calls her to talk and explain that she knows who is doing all the killing that she keeps seeing in her dream. He tells her that he can only save them but not the mortals. She doesn’t like this and finally figures out who is the one who is doing the killing. I am going to end my review here so that you can pick up the novella and read for yourself to find out what happens.

What I loved most about An Ice Princess Heart, was how author Alivia Anders was able to captivate me in such a few short pages. The moment I started reading I was completely drawn into the story of fantasy and magic.

I could tell that these characters have been well developed and even with the book being a novella I felt like I was connecting with them. I personally loved the powers that each of the girls had, especially Lilix being about to generate ice and snow. To me it is a really intriguingWhat I loved most about An Ice Princess Heart, was how author Alivia Anders was able to captivate me in such a few short pages. The moment I started reading I was completely drawn into the story of fantasy and magic.

I could tell that these characters have been well developed and even with the book being a novella I felt like I was connecting with them. I personally loved the powers that each of the girls had, especially Lilix being about to generate ice and snow. To me it is a really intriguing concept to have magical abilities connect to natural elements like ice, fire and nature.

I cannot wait to see where Alivia takes this story because she has gotten me completely hooked to the world she so expertly created!...more

Wow if this is just a tease of what we can expect in A Shard of Ice then I'm excited. Everyone should know about Ms Anders' books worldwide! Her writing style is superb and you just want to know more about the characters she creates. Go and buy this book NOW!

Detailed Review: This review might be short because An Ice Princess Heart is a novella that's 5 chapters long. But I do have lots of thoughts despite the book only having 5 chapters.

What striked me the most was the writing style Anders has. I haven't read any of her previous Illumine books (although I'd like to now), so this was my first experience of this author. I had seen great reviews and ratings on this book on GoodreaYou can also find this review at http://girlinthewoodsreviews.blogspot...

Detailed Review: This review might be short because An Ice Princess Heart is a novella that's 5 chapters long. But I do have lots of thoughts despite the book only having 5 chapters.

What striked me the most was the writing style Anders has. I haven't read any of her previous Illumine books (although I'd like to now), so this was my first experience of this author. I had seen great reviews and ratings on this book on Goodreads so I thought that I should give it a try.

And boy, was it worth it. I loved the author's descriptions that can somehow strike fear in your heart and make you connect with the characters no matter how short the book was. It's pure magic, I'm telling you.

The characters were awesome too. Arabella made a great villain in the book and I love how the author portrays her as a bitter and angry person most of the time. I also thought that giving her the ability to create fire is another ace to developing her character and personality. Lilix was a great heroine and I'd absolutely love to have her powers! I want to make it snow in Malaysia!

And down to the real deal, the story. The plot. It did seem simple to me, at first, but hindsight there are so many secrets to be uncovered as you progress more. These types of layered stories are usually what prompts me to give it a whopping 5 stars on the spot!

But don't worry, I do still take the characters and writing style into account! If there's a great story with crappy characters, I absolutely won't give it a 5 star rating!

Brief Review: I think if you stripped the book and left its story bare without any outstanding characters or suitable writing style, I would never give it a such a high rating. But as such, this book earns it with it's descriptive writing style and interesting characters together with it's entrancing story. I don't think I've read a novella that is as enchanting as An Ice Princess Heart. I can't wait to read the next book, An Ice Princess Kiss!

Yes, I am completely HOOKED! This Novella was an awesome read and I am ready to read all the others and the Book when it finally comes out in 2014! We are flung into this odd dynamic of girls that are immortal, have powers, and are searching for love. Throw in there a supernatural something killing men in the town that they are residing in and weird reoccurring sleepwalking dreams for Lilix and I am LOVING were this is going already.

Alivia does an amazing job at making you feel like you alreadyYes, I am completely HOOKED! This Novella was an awesome read and I am ready to read all the others and the Book when it finally comes out in 2014! We are flung into this odd dynamic of girls that are immortal, have powers, and are searching for love. Throw in there a supernatural something killing men in the town that they are residing in and weird reoccurring sleepwalking dreams for Lilix and I am LOVING were this is going already.

Alivia does an amazing job at making you feel like you already have a relationship with the 5 girls in such a small amount of time. It must be how she weaves the characters together that I felt like I already knew what drives each of them, how their group functions, and their individual morals. Bravo!! There was not much to go on based on the location or scenery but you get a small picture of where they are living and anyone with a good imagination can expand on that.

I am greatly looking forward to reading the other Novellas and then the actual book that I will be thinking about it for DAYS! If you are looking for something new to get your hands on I would defiantly recommend this series. It has power, love, revenge, and friendship. I can not wait to see what befalls Lilix and the girls.

Yes, I am completely HOOKED! This Novella was an awesome read and I am ready to read all the others and the Book when it finally comes out in 2014! We are flung into this odd dynamic of girls that are immortal, have powers, and are searching for love. Throw in there a supernatural something killing men in the town that they are residing in and weird reoccurring sleepwalking dreams for Lilix and I am LOVING were this is going already.

Alivia does an amazing job at making you feel like you alreadyYes, I am completely HOOKED! This Novella was an awesome read and I am ready to read all the others and the Book when it finally comes out in 2014! We are flung into this odd dynamic of girls that are immortal, have powers, and are searching for love. Throw in there a supernatural something killing men in the town that they are residing in and weird reoccurring sleepwalking dreams for Lilix and I am LOVING were this is going already.

Alivia does an amazing job at making you feel like you already have a relationship with the 5 girls in such a small amount of time. It must be how she weaves the characters together that I felt like I already knew what drives each of them, how their group functions, and their individual morals. Bravo!! There was not much to go on based on the location or scenery but you get a small picture of where they are living and anyone with a good imagination can expand on that.

I am greatly looking forward to reading the other Novellas and then the actual book that I will be thinking about it for DAYS! If you are looking for something new to get your hands on I would defiantly recommend this series. It has power, love, revenge, and friendship. I can not wait to see what befalls Lilix and the girls.

Ice Princess Heart captivated my attention the minute I started reading it. With this being a novella, I was quickly enveloped in this coastal French setting wanting nothing but more words to read and answers to the various questions I had running through my head. This short introduction into the Shard of Ice world is captivating and intriguing for the reader.Five sisters, Lilix, Pris, Katie, Rae, and Arabella, were created by The Composers. They live among mortals, but they themselves, are not Ice Princess Heart captivated my attention the minute I started reading it. With this being a novella, I was quickly enveloped in this coastal French setting wanting nothing but more words to read and answers to the various questions I had running through my head. This short introduction into the Shard of Ice world is captivating and intriguing for the reader.Five sisters, Lilix, Pris, Katie, Rae, and Arabella, were created by The Composers. They live among mortals, but they themselves, are not mortal. Each of the sisters contain their own magic, for example, Lilix is able to generate ice and snow. And when Lilix begins to have dreams and visions of massive death, but no clue as to who or what is causing them, she soon finds out from The Composers that she does in fact know who is causing this.Even though Ice Princess Heart is only 44 pages long, you’ll be given so much information and a fabulous foundation for the characters, as well as the storyline. I can’t wait to read more from Alivia Anders, especially more set in this world....more

For me, a prequel novella should get you pumped about finally picking up the first book in a brand new series. And that is exactly what An Ice Princess Heart did for me.

I wanted something to read during my lunch break that wasn't going to take forever to get through in case I started it and never finished it, and I ended up demolishing through the thing in around 15 minutes, which is probably a record when it comes to my attention span at the minute. I was sucked into this intriguing world immedFor me, a prequel novella should get you pumped about finally picking up the first book in a brand new series. And that is exactly what An Ice Princess Heart did for me.

I wanted something to read during my lunch break that wasn't going to take forever to get through in case I started it and never finished it, and I ended up demolishing through the thing in around 15 minutes, which is probably a record when it comes to my attention span at the minute. I was sucked into this intriguing world immediately, and I wanted to know everything about Lilix and her sisters. Obviously, as it's a novella that didn't happen, instead it just left me desperately wanting more from the novella. I was literally tapping my Kindle in a frenzy trying to turn the last page to get more out of it.

An Ice Princess Heart gave me just enough insight into this world without giving loads away - it was the perfect balance of introduction and leaving me desperately hankering after the first book. Here's hoping that A Shard of Ice delivers all that I want it to!...more

An Ice Princess Heart is a good story as far as it goes but it is very short. I felt like it was just getting started and it was over.

Four immortal girls who were created by ‘the Composer” have lived together for thousands of years. Lilix, the Ice Princess, is the leader chosen by the Composer. She is trying to find out who is killing men along the coast of France. What she discovers is horrifying.

The Composer told the girls that somedayI received a free ecopy of this book for an honest review.

An Ice Princess Heart is a good story as far as it goes but it is very short. I felt like it was just getting started and it was over.

Four immortal girls who were created by ‘the Composer” have lived together for thousands of years. Lilix, the Ice Princess, is the leader chosen by the Composer. She is trying to find out who is killing men along the coast of France. What she discovers is horrifying.

The Composer told the girls that someday they would each find their true love. After all these years only one of them has done so and that didn’t end so well.

This novella is like a teaser. It left more questions than answers. I recommend that if you read An Ice Princess Heart that you get the other novellas that go with it before you start....more

This novella was really surprising. First off the world was incredibly immersive and yet I feel like I know next to nothing about it. The characters were living and breathing and yet I am just scratching the surface of their lives. I am blown away by the sheer magic of it all!

I am mystified by how quickly I fell in love with this series. It is breathtaking and brilliant and any fantasy lover will quickly become as hooked as I am :) I just wish it was longer as I was not ready to leave that worldThis novella was really surprising. First off the world was incredibly immersive and yet I feel like I know next to nothing about it. The characters were living and breathing and yet I am just scratching the surface of their lives. I am blown away by the sheer magic of it all!

I am mystified by how quickly I fell in love with this series. It is breathtaking and brilliant and any fantasy lover will quickly become as hooked as I am :) I just wish it was longer as I was not ready to leave that world yet. I can't wait to read more of this series !

***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers...more

This was very good. I usually don't like novellas much as I find they are too short and don't capture my interest before they end sometimes. However, this one did. The characters were interesting and had unique magical qualities. I want to know more about their story and their world. I liked the writing a lot and the ending/introduction left me wanting the first book asap! In fact I'm going to preorder it now :)

Alivia Anders was thirteen when she fell headfirst into the world of internet fanfic and RPG-forum board sites that showed her the 'back door' into the world of writing. Four years and many hours spent glued to a computer screen later she found her true calling in writing.Alivia currently lives with her family in her hometown of Coopersburg, PA. She frequently admits that if she wasn't so intoleraAlivia Anders was thirteen when she fell headfirst into the world of internet fanfic and RPG-forum board sites that showed her the 'back door' into the world of writing. Four years and many hours spent glued to a computer screen later she found her true calling in writing.Alivia currently lives with her family in her hometown of Coopersburg, PA. She frequently admits that if she wasn't so intolerant to dairy she'd live at her local ice cream shop called The Inside Scoop. ...more